I knew Deirdre through her connection with the Student House. Her deep care and consistency were of high value for the responsibility and love needed by our Student House youth. Thank you for your service. ❤️ Love Nancy Lanphear
On Jun 14, 2026, at 11:47 PM, Dharmalingam Vinasithamby via OE <oe@lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
Dear Colleagues,
This is to let you know that our dear colleague, Deirdre Dowsett, who served with many of us in the Maharashtra Human Development Project in India in the 1970s and 80s passed away at the Benetas Oaks Aged Care Home in Gisborne, Victoria, Australia, on 13th June morning. She and Philip Dowsett spent many years in Maliwada village, Maharashtra, where the Human Development Training School for project volunteers was based. Philip, who received the news from her partner Elaine Fragar, said in an email to me yesterday: “In recent years Deirdre battled a complex of medical issues, and now her trials and tribulations are over. As soon as I have details of the funeral arrangements, which I understand will be live streamed, I will forward them to people.”
Kind regards, V.Dharmalingam
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